"Talk of the Nation" NPR - Star Wars, Star Trek, LOTR - Redecorating Middle-earth in Early Lovecraft

"Talk of the Nation" NPR - Star Wars, Star Trek, LOTR

May. 18th, 2005 at 12:32 PM

Well, that was unexpected. I will be interviewed tomorrow during the 3pm hour (EST) for the national "Talk of the Nation" program (out of Washington, D.C.) for National Public Radio. I've been asked to wear my science fiction/fantasy scholar hat and discuss the fan phenomenon surrounding Star Wars, Star Trek, and The Lord of the Rings since -- just in case you've been living under a rock -- tomorrow is the debut of the final Star Wars prequel, and last Friday was the final episode of the Star Trek series Enterprise. This is just FYI, in case you wish to point at your radio and laugh at me. :)

For all of you seeing Episode III tonight/tomorrow, may the Force be with you!

And a quote, because it makes me giggle:

Leonard: He's a Klingot.
Tos: A Klingon.
Archer: Where'd he come from?
Williams: Oklahoma.
"Broken Bow," Enterprise

Current Music:"Faith of the Heart," Enterprise Theme Song (no, really)

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semielliptical

May. 18th, 2005 05:57 pm (UTC)

How exciting! It's hard for me to catch Talk of the Nation live, but I will certainly listen to it from their web site later. I hope they ask good questions!

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eldritchhobbit

May. 18th, 2005 06:47 pm (UTC)

Thanks so much! I appreciate it. I too hope they ask good questions, too! I talked for quite a while with the producer of the program, and it sounds like he has given this phenomenon a lot of thought. Should be interesting.

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beledibabe

May. 18th, 2005 06:07 pm (UTC)

Coolness! I'll try to catch it.

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eldritchhobbit

May. 18th, 2005 06:47 pm (UTC)

Thanks! :)

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theladyrose

May. 18th, 2005 06:20 pm (UTC)

This sounds exciting! I'll have to hear it :-)

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eldritchhobbit

May. 18th, 2005 06:48 pm (UTC)

Thank you!

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terrylj

May. 18th, 2005 08:06 pm (UTC)

Wow, go you!

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eldritchhobbit

May. 18th, 2005 08:51 pm (UTC)

Thanks! :)

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agentxpndble

May. 18th, 2005 08:29 pm (UTC)

AWESOME! I'm may very well listening to you and get a tape of it as Mother (currently visiting) rarely misses an episode and usally tapes it. ;-)

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eldritchhobbit

May. 18th, 2005 08:52 pm (UTC)

Oh, wow! :) Thanks! Just remember: if I sound like an idiot, you can always just edge away from the radio and pretend that you don't know me. ;)

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syredronning

May. 18th, 2005 08:59 pm (UTC)

Cool! Good luck and may the force be with you :P

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eldritchhobbit

May. 18th, 2005 09:27 pm (UTC)

Thank you so much. I need all the Force I can get!

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gilda_elise

May. 18th, 2005 09:58 pm (UTC)

I've already got a note stuck to my computer. This I do not want to miss!

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eldritchhobbit

May. 18th, 2005 10:24 pm (UTC)

Oh my - thank you so much! :)

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alicambs

May. 18th, 2005 10:15 pm (UTC)

For those of us not in the US, keep us posted on how it goes, and best of luck.

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eldritchhobbit

May. 18th, 2005 10:23 pm (UTC)

Thanks so much! :) I believe the audio will go up on the website later for access from anywhere, but I'll wait to give details until I'm sure that I want anyone to hear it. LOL! Thanks again!

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toddlyles

May. 18th, 2005 10:39 pm (UTC)

Way to reprazent, sister!

I'll be cheering you on!

T

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eldritchhobbit

May. 19th, 2005 01:27 am (UTC)

Thanks! Just tryin' to keep it real... ;)

I appreciate it!

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fungus_files

May. 18th, 2005 11:08 pm (UTC)

how'd it go? how'd it go? I'm assuming it's all over cos, y'know, we always miss everything that's going on in The World.

belated congrats on the gig! I'm sure you blitzed them with your smarts and good humour.

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eldritchhobbit

May. 19th, 2005 01:29 am (UTC)

It's still a day away, actually, and your kind words and good vibes are most appreciated! :) Many thanks!

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maidoforange

May. 18th, 2005 11:09 pm (UTC)

Wah! The New Orleans Public Raido station doesn't get "Talk of the Nation," just classical music all day until 4pm! Bummer! I would have loved to hear you and I could've on my way from work but for the lack of that programming on WWNO. Congrats mightily!

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terrylj

May. 18th, 2005 11:37 pm (UTC)

New Orleans? Hi! I'm in Baton Rouge!

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